I-494/Hwy 62 Congestion Relief Study

Study complete

I-494 and Hwy 62 Study Area Map.

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About the study

I-494/Hwy 62 Congestion Relief

The study analyzed I-494 and Hwy 62 between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) International Airport on the east and the I-494/Hwy 62 interchange on the west. The analysis included adding MnPASS Express Lanes, auxiliary lanes, turn lanes, dynamic shoulders (vehicles use road shoulders as lanes during peak drive times), modifying interchanges, and improving accessibility and travel options for transit. Both highways were studied because improvements to one road is likely to impact the other.

Study goals

Increase the number of people (not vehicles) that move through each highway corridor and provide reliable trip times

Enhance the economic vitality for public and private businesses in the Twin Cities region